Chris Hurling's travels in The Americas

In response to: "Our man in Havana..." 1263 days old
by Mark [Visitor]

Hi Chris

Trust you arrived home safely?? Sorry we cant make it to your parents this weekend .. duty calls & we both have to visit our respective families. I'm dropping Angus off at some caravan park near Great Yarmouth .. all his brothers & 7 kids .. agggghhhhhhh. He's dreading it. My family are all congragating on the North more…

In response to: "Antigua - you can overdose on colonial towns!" 1299 days old
by dfsdf [Visitor]

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In response to: "In search of a good coffee" 1323 days old
by Sam [Visitor]

Heya Chris,

Keeping track of your travels, they are amazing. I know what you mean by the search for decent coffee. I have finally found it!...In London that is. Although it is 5 x the price it is all worth it. We did run into the Exodus mob and it was gr8 to catch up, we hope to see Tariq and Phill soon aswell.
Keep well, hasta more…

In response to: "A jungle trek to test anyone!" 1329 days old
by markangus [Member]

Hi Chrissy Whissy!!

Just been catching up on your travels .. sounds fabulous but how do you find the time to keep up with all this blogging stuff??!!

Thought of you yesterday .. as Ang' & I nipped into the Pick'n'Pay .. yup we're back in CPT!! City is better than ever .. few changes here & there except of course more…

In response to: "The sights of Cartagena" 1330 days old
by tracyh [Member]

hey Chris, hows life ? bloody good from the sounds of things. You are looking tanned and slim. (hate you !!)

have just caught up with your last two months travels as was a bit behind....some really great piccies and entertaining stories. I was Emailing with G from abbey this week and she was asking after you, assuming you were back and more…

In response to: "Day 5 Galapagos - Española" 1359 days old
by Tariq Yusuf [Visitor]

Heh Chris,

Great pictures from the Galapagos Islands. Really take me back. Hope you get to see Kicker Rock, near Isla San Cristobal.

All the best

Tariq more…

In response to: "Rucksack robbery" 1375 days old
by jaleel [Visitor]

ur blog makes me cry with despair and jealousy... out here in india, the system gets so inflexible and rigid that you jus cannot leave it one fine day and wayfare.. woow,, nice blog.. u lucky to be on the road.. more…

In response to: "San Pedro de Atacama" 1382 days old
by markangus [Member]

Hi Chris!!

So pleased you've been reunited with your backpack !! Dont they have a Marriott with emergency essentials in these places ????!!!!!

Winter continues here (yuk!) just back from a little business trip to Edinburgh .. it was actually warmer up in Scotland than it is here in Londres.

Off to Heathrow th more…

In response to: "Climbing Villarrica Volcano! Fantastico!" 1386 days old
by Tariq Yusuf [Visitor]

Hiya Chris,

Just thought I'd say a quick "hi" and to say I've enjoyed reading your blog. It's good to read someone else's perspective of the same trip.

Take care, and enjoy the rest of your trip!

Tariq more…

In response to: "Santiago" 1389 days old
by  [Visitor]

Cant believe those photos of the truck!

It was nice travelling with all of you as well.... and your welcome, glad you had a good time.

Good luck with the onward travel
Chao
Linda more…

In response to: "Coq au vin" 1389 days old
by Amanda Glover [Visitor]

Hiya! You are very adventourous!! I am impressed at your dare devil exploits! All ok here, don't know if you got my last message that I sent last week - there was a problem sending it through - anyway Teaching practise is going better - the little darlings and I are starting to reach an understanding, that I am in charge! We are all better now (tou more…

In response to: "The "W"" 1404 days old
by Amanda Glover [Visitor]

Chris, Happy New Year! What a way to spend Christmas and New Year! Not quite so exciting here..all well, start teaching practice next week so have nearly finished all initial planning! Working with 5 & 6 year olds who are sweet but prone to tears! Nathan is fine, he can say chocolate now...Ian and I are ok, getting on better - we are on a stick more…

In response to: "The "W"" 1410 days old
by markangus [Member]

Hi Chris!!

Wow!! What a Christmas you've had .. a lttle more energetic that ours!! We had our first Christmas in the new house with Ang's Mother & my parents .. the first time they've spent more than a couple of hours together. All worked our well although Angus & I didn't stop for a minutes rest .. these parents can be very more…

In response to: "Last half day on the W - Glacier Grey " 1412 days old
by  [Visitor]

wow!
u truly are a globe totter.
i want 2 do wot u do, after a decade though!
not americas, but ur own backyard.
my greatest ambitions are to watch mercysiders playing their eternal rivals @ anfield/ watch kimmi whizzing past @ silverstone.
anyways, hav a gr8 time!
by the way who is ali?
any plans of comin more…

In response to: "Stood up in Mendoza" 1415 days old
by Daniel [Visitor]

Hi Chris.
I just happened to visit your web log, i never do this actually, but i find this a good occasion for these season`s greeting and wish you a happy new year.
And... thank you for the "a nice end in Mendoza" comment... ah... and that "one of the family..." was very funny as well.

A huge
DAni more…

In response to: "I wanna see the sunshine after the rain..." 1417 days old
by Bob17041966 [Member]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
LOVE FROM ROB, ROZ, ROBBIE & CHARLOTTE. more…

In response to: "Return to Buenos Aires" 1427 days old
by Amanda Glover [Visitor]

Hiya!! I am most envious of your adventures! Been on the computer doing my teaching planning since 9.30am (now its 1.45pm!) I think I will have planned myself to death by the end of this coursE! All ok here just a bit on the tired side. Nathan is lovely and now likes Bob the Builder. Please you have found a few friends who are already on your bus i more…

In response to: "In search of a decent cup of coffee" 1437 days old
by markangus [Member]

Hi Chris!

Just been reading your latest updates .. Yeah .. we're suffering from the blues too .. back from our fabby trip to Perth yesterday afternoon & just getting through the jetlag.

Perth was quite different from other Aussie cities we've been too, much more laid back than the likes of Sydney. Lots more Brits livi more…

In response to: "World Aids Day" 1439 days old
by bizopps [Member]

Ha! That's cool! more…

In response to: "Slow boat to Brazil (or drugs raid on the Amazon!)" 1443 days old
by pernielsen [Member]

Hi Chris !

Finally managed to log on to yoiur blog. Looks like you
are having an amasing time looks wonderful.
Here it's gettng winter and cold and very soon Christmas. I am going to France for a night with Stuart and Peter on the 9th. and also spending Christmas Day with them. Of course you are having the time of your life more…

In response to: "Messing about on the river" 1443 days old
by isadora101 [Member]

I love your photos. more…

In response to: "Crackheads and journey to Brasilia" 1449 days old
by Amanda Glover [Visitor]

Hiya! At last I get chance to send you a message. Been really busy with college, just finished at one school and in another most of next wee. It is a steep learning curve but I will get there. Went out in Sheffield at weekend and have suffered for it ever since!! Never mind it was worth it. Nathan is doing just fine as is Ian and Meg and Brad. Nowt more…

In response to: "River trip from Iquitos, Peru to Leticia, Columbia" 1468 days old
by Joanna Baker-Rogers [Visitor]

Hi Chris

This is Amanda's sister. It looks as if you are having a great time. Better than wet and windy Britain.

I look forward to reading more about your adventures.

Joanna more…

In response to: "Saturday in Leticia, Columbia" 1479 days old
by isadora101 [Member]

I came upon your blog by chance, but will return.

Your photos are faboulous, what memories you will have!
It is my dream to tour South America one day, in the meantime I'll follow your travels. more…

In response to: "The final push" 1491 days old
by freepress [Member]

What an adventure. Fantastic. If only!!
Your fotos are superb and priceless as will be the memories I guess.
Mike more…

In response to: "Give that dog a bone!" 1494 days old
by Bob17041966 [Member]

thank you for the picters you sent us we injoied looking at them.Dad and mum have went to a wedding so nanna and grandad are looking after us while they are away.From Robbie.PS charlotte wants to send a message to you tomrrow.charlotte misses you bye more…

In response to: "A pilgrimage" 1494 days old
by Shaunsrowan [Member]

Sounds like hard work but lots of fun. Looking forward to seeing you in Brazil on Nov.4th. Love

SR more…

In response to: "Giving to mountain children " 1499 days old
by Amanda Glover [Visitor]

Hiya Chris great to keep up to date with your travels...you seem to be having a wondeful time. All well here in Walsall

Love and a big kiss

Amanda xxxx more…

In response to: "Fin de semana (the weekend)" 1501 days old
by Philiphurling [Member]

Now I am your 'friend'! more…

In response to: "Fin de semana (the weekend)" 1501 days old
by Dad [Visitor]

Finally I have made it with the help of James, so I can track your progress

Love from Mum and Dad more…